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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Grand Forks, ND?

The distance between Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 1371 miles / 2206 kilometers / 1191 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Forks (GFK) to Sacramento (MHR) is 1739 miles / 2798 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 7 minutes.

Grand Forks International Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport

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Distance from Grand Forks to Sacramento

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Grand Forks to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1371.028 miles
  • 2206.456 kilometers
  • 1191.391 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1368.444 miles
  • 2202.297 kilometers
  • 1189.145 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Grand Forks to Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Grand Forks International Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 3 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)

On average, flying from Grand Forks to Sacramento generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 378 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Grand Forks to Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).

Airport information

Origin Grand Forks International Airport
City: Grand Forks, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GFK
ICAO Code: KGFK
Coordinates: 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″W
Destination Sacramento Mather Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MHR
ICAO Code: KMHR
Coordinates: 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″W